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Teaching About Words, Grammar, and Mechanics Through Children’s Literature (BOOKLIST)

When I think about my students as learners, I want them to be more than just good spellers. I think that this year, many of my daily word study lessons...

Integrating Vocabulary and Retelling Strategies into Read-Aloud

Stella Villalba scaffolds the language development of her first- and second-grade English language learners during read-aloud by highlighting vocabulary and providing a tool to assist with a partner retelling activity....

English Language Learners First-Grade Guided Group

Stella Villalba leads a guided reading group for first-grade English language learners, beginning by building vocabulary.  

In-the-Moment Word Study

“Well,” I said, “I’m not sure we have anything else to talk about. I think it’s time to start our day!” It was a short community circle, so Sam spoke...

Word Study Literacy Team Meeting

    The literacy team is a group of teachers who meet once or twice a month to study and discuss literacy across the whole school. The team consists of...